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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 401.49 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 401.49 and 255.31 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 401.49 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/401.49 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 401.49 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 102,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,504.41/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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